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Increase your knowledge of selected areas of Accounting and Finance. This programme is typically aimed at Mcom graduates.

The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis only.  This thesis must constitute a substantial contribution to the advancement of new knowledge in the subject chosen as such, the degree demands the capacity to pursue independent research and analysis at the highest level.  

Entry Requirements

Doctorate: 

• A masters degree or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university.
• A supervisor from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management must be identified and approached prior to application.

In order to be registered for the degree, it is necessary to prepare an initial research proposal (typically 2 000 - 3 000 words)  This proposal should clearly delineate the research problem, indicate the literature to be reviewed and present ideas on the methodology to be pursued. In addition, the contribution to knowledge of the research should be argued. This initial proposal will be scrutinized for suitability and a willing and able supervisor sought. After an initial review, the Higher Degrees Committee of the Faculty will inform the student whether he/she will proceed with the research.

University Application Process

• Applications are handled centrally by the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC) . Once your application is complete in terms of requested documentation, your application will be referred to the relevant School for assessment.  Click here to see an overview of the Wits applications process.
• Please apply online . Upload your supporting documents at the time of application, or via the Self Service Portal .
• Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the  Self Service Portal .
• Selections for programmes that have a limited intake but attract a large number of applications may only finalise the application at the end of the application cycle.

Please note that the Entry Requirements are a guide. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

International students , please check this section .

For more information,  contact the Student Call Centre +27 (0)11 717 1888, or log a query at www.wits.ac.za/askwits .

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees. The Fees site also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

For information about postgraduate funding opportunities, including the postgraduate merit award, click here . Please also check your School website for bursary opportunities.  NRF bursaries: The National Research Foundation (NRF) offers a wide range of opportunities in terms of bursaries and fellowships to students pursuing postgraduate studies.  External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.

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The average accounting professor gross salary in South Africa is R695,033 or an equivalent hourly rate of R334. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R19,947. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa. An entry level accounting professor (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R494,218. On the other end, a senior level accounting professor (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R869,339.

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About the programme

Who is in charge?

The PhD in Finance programme is convened by Associate Professor Chun-Sung Huang.

Do I qualify?

A suitable degree at the Masters level. Acceptance of the programme is dependent on a research proposal being approved and the availability of a supervisor. Provisional candidates will be required to present the proposal to the Departmental PhD Committee, which will decide whether the student's PhD candidacy can be confirmed. The proposal has to be presented within six (6) months of first registration.

How much will it cost?

For information on fees, please see the Fees Handbook.

How do I apply?

Apply online . PhD applications remain open throughout the year.

Programme start date and overall duration

Once an offer has been made, you can register. International students need to comply with national regulations for visas etc. before they are cleared for registration. Registration with the faculty office is an annual requirement. (You are also liable for fees every year.) You may register from 2 January annually but need not renew your registration at the start of each new academic year (mid-Feb). Your access to funding and physical access to the library and labs, etc., is determined by your registration status. You must follow the directions (from your faculty office) to renew your registration.

The annual registration also requires submitting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out the expectations of both supervisor and student for the year. It is against this that your progress is assessed annually. Unbroken registration must be maintained from the first registration until graduation. If for exceptional circumstances, your studies are interrupted, you may apply for a leave of absence - this is at the faculty’s discretion.

What will I do on the programme?

A PhD thesis must be an original‚ coherent and consistent body of work that reflects the candidate’s own efforts. The thesis may not be more than 80‚000 words. A candidate will undertake research‚ and such advanced study as may be required, under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the Senate.

Paper requirements to graduate

After the research, the candidate shall submit a thesis for examination. This will occur after receiving an indication from the supervisor that the thesis is acceptable for submission. However, a candidate is barred from a submission without the supervisor's approval. The candidate must inform the Doctoral Degrees Board Officer in writing of their intention.

When must I submit it?

31 January to avoid any additional fees. Students must submit their Intention to Submit six weeks before final submission.

For more information on the courses, please refer to  Commerce Postgraduate Handbook .

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Closing date for applications for admission to master's and doctoral qualifications for 2024 academic year (some exceptions apply) extended to 31 january 2024., admission requirements, student fees and funding your studies.

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Registration

An appropriate master's degree in the field of Accounting Sciences is required. All students with foreign qualifications, including those with qualifications from African countries, must have their qualifications evaluated at SAQA. (www.saqa.org.za) In addition to this requirement, candidates must submit a transcript of their academic record, as well as a document describing their intended research and preferred focus area. Applicants will be accepted on the following criteria: The suitability and viability of the intended research as well as adequate supervisory capacity and research expertise in the discipline or department. There is an approved selection procedure which is in line with Unisa's policies on equality and diversity will be followed.

Time limits for this degree

All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.12 and 4.13 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees .

A student registered for a research doctoral programme must complete the study programme within six years. A student may make application to the Registrar for one additional year of study who will only consider the application if it is recommended by the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.

Doctoral degree

A doctoral degree will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification. The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication.

Research focus areas

Click here  to view a list of departments and research focus areas for the College of Accounting Sciences.

Research outline

Unisa’s admission policy has changed and you are now required to submit a detailed research outline for the qualification for which you apply. No application submitted without a detailed research outline will be considered. Although this research outline may differ for each qualification or academic department, the basic information required is as follows:

• Summary of topic
• Short literature review
• Expected contribution of the study
• Methodology to be followed
• Availability of the data
• List of references
• Reasons why you are interested in the topic

Click here  for the guidelines on how to prepare a research outline. 

Plagiarism of any form is unacceptable. Please take note of Unisa's Policy for Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism .

Application fee

Pay the online application fee of R135,00 once you have received your Unisa student number.

Please note: 

• The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.
• Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (eg STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030). 
• Send your proof of payment to [email protected]  
• Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo  for Unisa's payment methods and banking details. 

An application for a student number does not constitute an application for admission. After you receive your student number, you must still complete the online application for admission process and  upload the compulsory supporting documents. 

Student fees

Click here for the 2023 student fee information. The fee information for the 2024 academic year will be available at the time of registration. 

Students registering for qualifications through the Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) should visit the  SBL website for fee information, as the SBL uses a different fee structure.

Click here for student funding/bursary opportunities.

Apply for a student number and apply for admission

Applications for admission to master's and doctoral qualifications for the 2024 academic year will be open from 11 September to 14 November 2023 ( some exceptions apply ).

Click here  to apply for a student number and apply for admission.

Please ensure that you apply for a Unisa student number (if applicable), apply for admission and upload all the supporting documents during the application period.

You have 10 working days to upload all the supporting documents during the application period. If you do not comply with this requirement, your application will be declined and you will have to re-apply for admission during the next application period.

Only students whose application for admission was approved and re-registering students (who made sufficient progress during the current academic year) will be allowed to register online within the approved registration period for the 2023 academic year. Students with outstanding fees or a Library block on their accounts, will not be able to register online until these issues have been resolved. No printed registration forms will be accepted.

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